Pineapple Cut in Half, Illustration (1894-1916)

Produced by The United States Department of Agriculture, the specific artist for this piece is unknown. The USDA is an executive department of the U.S. federal government, established on May 15, 1862, by President Abraham Lincoln. The USDA is responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development and food, and has produced artwork that pertains to this as well. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities, and end hunger in the United States and internationally. The department is headquartered in the Jamie L. Whitten Building in Washington, D.C.